The Basics
Score: MNU 81 - Culver-Stockton 84
Record: MNU (4-2, 0-2), C-SC (4-2, 1-1)
Location: Canton, Mo.
Canton, Mo. - The Pioneers trailed by 9 with 47 seconds left, but gave themselves a chance with a possession at the end down by 3 at Culver-Stockton on Saturday. The Wildcats led by 6 at halftime, then pushed their lead all the way to 16 with 12 minutes left. Culver kept MNU at bay until the final minute, when
Dante Scroggins hit 3 free throws and a layup and
Isaac McCullough buried a deep 3-pointer to get MNU within 2 points. Culver hit 1 of 2 free throws with 8 seconds left to keep hope alive, but MNU's desperation 3 at the buzzer went begging and the Wildcats held on.
Turning Point
Culver went on an 11-2 run in the second half to take a 16-point lead.
Individual Leaders
Jonathan Green had 19 points and 6 rebounds.
Dakota Quinn shot 9-13 for 18 points, 8 rebounds, 4 blocks, and 2 steals.
Dante Scroggins had 14 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 steals. And
Trey Brown had 14 points and 9 assists.
Inside the Box Score
MNU held Culver to 41% shooting, but the Pioneers committed 20 turnovers.
Up Next
The next game is Tuesday at Benedictine (5-2, 2-0) at 7:30.
